Sans Superellipse Pemar 5 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Fritz Display' by Designova, 'Fairweather' by Dharma Type, 'FF Good' by FontFont, and 'Prelo Compressed' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, branding, packaging, signage, compact, industrial, posterish, assertive, retro, space-saving, high impact, sturdy modernity, friendly industrial, rounded corners, condensed, blocky, sturdy, high-impact.
A condensed, heavy sans with rounded-rectangle construction and softened corners throughout. Strokes are thick and even, with minimal contrast, producing a dense texture and strong vertical rhythm. Counters are tight and often squarish, and apertures tend to be narrow, which increases punch at large sizes. Curves resolve into superellipse-like bowls and terminals, giving the shapes a controlled, engineered feel rather than a geometric-circle look.
Best suited to high-impact display settings such as posters, headlines, packaging, and bold brand marks where compact width is an advantage. It can also work for signage or labels that need strong presence in limited horizontal space, especially at medium-to-large sizes where the tight counters open up visually.
The overall tone is bold and confident, with a compact, utilitarian character that reads as industrial and slightly retro. Its rounded corners keep it friendly enough for consumer-facing display, while the narrow proportions and dense color maintain an assertive, no-nonsense voice.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact and economy of space through condensed proportions and a uniform, rounded-rectilinear skeleton. The consistent corner rounding and sturdy stroke weight suggest a goal of creating a modern, approachable take on industrial display lettering.
Uppercase forms feel tall and tightly fit, with consistent rounding that unifies straight and curved elements. The numerals follow the same squarish-round logic, staying visually stable and weighty. In longer lines the heavy texture can become dominant, so spacing and size will strongly affect clarity.